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India's Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally Drops: Where Did 22 Medals Go?
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News18•04-10-2026, 18:45
India's Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally Drops: Where Did 22 Medals Go?
- •India secured 85 medals (21 gold) at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026, a decrease from 107 medals (28 gold) in 2022.
- •Athletics and shooting were primary drivers of the downturn, with athletics dropping from 29 to 24 medals and shooting from 22 to 15 medals.
- •Rowing and badminton also saw notable drops, while tennis, chess, and equestrian failed to secure any medals.
- •Combat sports like boxing and wrestling showed qualitative improvement, winning gold medals after none in the previous edition.
- •India registered maiden podium finishes in mixed martial arts and kurash, and maintained strong performances in archery, cricket, kabaddi, and hockey.
Key Questions Answered
India secured an overall medal haul of 85 medals at the 2026 Asian Games, consisting of 21 gold, 27 silver, and 37 bronze medals.
The primary drivers of the downturn were athletics and shooting, which experienced significant contractions in their podium finishes compared to the previous edition.
Combat sports showed notable qualitative improvement, with boxing securing three gold medals and wrestling winning two gold medals after failing to win any gold in the previous edition.
